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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.18, 808.76 and 442.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.18, 808.76 and 442.79 is: 664.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.18 : 808.76 = 442.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.18/808.76 = 442.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.18x = 808.76 × 442.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.18x = 358,104.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,104.58/539.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.17

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